Having been dismissed for 118 1st inns, a terrible performance in which only Gower (47) and Lamb (30-odd) looked decent, I was really up against it.
Amazingly, I managed to restrict the Aussies to only a 55 run lead, Malcolm leading the way with 4 wickets and 2 a piece for Defraitas, Tufnell and debutant Phil Newport.
Alas, I collapsed again 2nd dig and Aussies knocked off the small target for a 10 wicket win. Craig McDermott unplayable in the second inns, 6-19. Kept edging him.
however, the 3-2 series win for England means Graham Gooch’s men bring home the urn, regaining the Ashes at the first attempt!
All that 90s pain didn’t happen!!